Alvaro Marin

Alvaro Marin is an Associate Professor at the MESA+ Institute, specialized in Physics of Fluids. His research focuses on droplet dynamics, colloidal systems, and fluid-structure interactions. Key areas include evaporation-driven phenomena, clogging in suspensions, and Marangoni effects in multiphase systems. He has contributed to over 67 peer-reviewed publications and datasets on evaporating droplet behavior, suspension flow mechanics, and microfluidic applications. Collaborations span global institutions, addressing topics like colloidal self-assembly and phase separation. Marin has presented at conferences on topics such as droplet evaporation patterns and fluid dynamics in constrained geometries. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable engineering and clean energy technologies.

• Research Interests: Droplet Physics, Colloids, Evaporation Processes, Clogging Mechanisms, Marangoni Flows, Microfluidics

Recent articles highlight advancements in understanding clogging in noncohesive suspensions and evaporation-driven phenomena in colloidal systems. His datasets, such as those on graphene oxide-laden droplet buckling, are openly accessible. Marin’s contributions bridge fundamental fluid mechanics with applications in material science and biomedical engineering.